This Position is for an Associate Professor in Public Health with a public university work location in University, MS.Position DescriptionThe Department of Public Health at the University of Mississippi is seeking applications for an Associate Professor in Public Health. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor to begin as early as January 2025. Applicants should have expertise in epidemiology as the responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate public health courses in epidemiology or biostatistics. Applicants should demonstrate an engaged/ongoing research agenda with a strong record of and potential for additional extramurally funded research and/or community engagement grants, a record of peer-reviewed publications in high impact journals, research/scholarly achievement, and a record of excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate students consistent with the rank of an Associate Professor. The public health programs are housed in the new Department of Public Health (est. 2024). We encourage individuals with an interest in working as part of a team to develop and grow new CEPH-accredited public health programs to apply.Position DetailsAppointment: 9 MonthAssignment Type: Tenure TrackMinimum QualificationsDoctoral degree in public health or a health-related fieldMaster's degree in public health (MPH) or a health-related fieldEvidence of a strong public health research agenda with a history of securing competitive, extramural research fundingPreferred Qualifications:Advanced experience in research methodology and data analysisHistory of developing and maintaining partnerships with relevant public health agencies and organizationsExperience developing and teaching online and remote coursesInterview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.Application ProceduresReview of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established. Applicants must apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu and must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. No paper copies will be accepted. Official transcripts must be received prior to hire.Background Check StatementThe University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.EEO StatementThe University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
